Archives: Federalism, Homeland Security and International Relations / Model Policies
Archives: Federalism, Homeland Security and International Relations / Model Policies
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Constitutional Amendment Voter Approval Of New Property Taxes
WHEREAS, the primary drivers of property tax increases are both rising property value assessments and increased tax rates. WHEREAS, increased local government spending causes the local governments to administratively deploy…
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State Constitutional Amendment To Oppose New State Taxes, Increased Spending, and Debt Without Voter Approval
WHEREAS, States through their respective constitutional amendment processes should adopt fiscal responsibility amendments that (I) impose limits on the amount of money government can tax and spend, (II) tie the…
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Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act
For An Act To Be Entitled: An Act to create the recognizing Judea and Samaria Act; to prohibit state agencies from using the term “west bank” in official…
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State Constitutional Amendment for Term Limits for Congress’ Inflationary Overspenders
BE IT RESOLVED Section 1. The following amendment to the Constitution of the State of {insert state} is proposed and agreed to by this, the {insert name of state legislature},…
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Resolution to Strengthen US-Taiwan Economic Cooperation
WHEREAS, the United States and Taiwan enjoy a robust trading partnership; and WHEREAS, American and Taiwanese industries are highly complementary, and a bilateral trade…
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Resolution on Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
WHEREAS, the U.S. Constitution explicitly states in Article I, Section 8, Clause 8 that Congress has the power “to promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for…
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Resolution on the Importance of Strengthening the United States’ Medical Supply Chains with Trusted Trading Partners
WHEREAS, the United States must have reliable access to essential medicines to protect public health and national security; and WHEREAS, the People’s Republic of China is actively seeking to be…
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Use of AI Firearm Detection Software in Municipalities Act
Section 1. Municipality Safety and Security A. From general funds provided for public safety purposes, the Department of Public Safety may enter into a contract with a…
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Act to Strengthen Existing State Human Trafficking Statutes
An Act to amend [STATE’s] relevant code relative to criminal offenses. BE IT ENACTED: The relevant state code is amended by amending it…
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State Act to Prevent Foreign Adversaries from Owning Real Estate
An Act to amend the relevant code in this state, as amended, by adding a New Article relating to prohibiting ownership and possession of real property by…
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Foreign Adversary and Terrorist Agent Registration and Transnational Repression Act
Be it enacted by the people of this state. Section 1. Sections 1 to 13 of this act shall be known and may be cited as the Foreign Adversary and…
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A Resolution Supporting Utah v. United States Supreme Court Docket No. 220160
WHEREAS, after decades of legal analysis and attempts to seek relief through other means, the State of Utah filed a landmark public lands lawsuit on August 20, 2024 asking the…
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Resolution to Oppose the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC’s) Misuse of United Nations Resolution 2758 to Delegitimize Taiwan and Exclude Taiwan from International Organizations
Whereas, the Republic of China (ROC) – Taiwan – was one of the 51 original member states of the United Nations (UN) at its inception in 1945; and Whereas, on…
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An Act Restraining State and Local Governmental Use of Mobile or Online Software Applications and Electronic Devices Under Control of a Foreign Adversary
Model Policy Be it Enacted by the Legislature of [STATE]: SECTION 1 DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (a) “State agency” means an association, authority, board, department, commission, independent agency, institution, system, office,…
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E-Verify Requirement Act
Section 1. Definitions As used in this chapter: (A) “Employee” means any person directed, allowed, or permitted to perform labor or services of any kind by an employer.
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Tenth Amendment Resolution
DECLARE ________ COUNTY TO BE A “TENTH AMENDMENT SANCTUARY COUNTY” This model resolution specifies Water. Tenth Amendment Sanctuary County can include Education, Wolves, ESA (except migratory fowl), EPA, FEMA,…
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Expanding Physician Access Act
SECTION 1. This model shall be known and may be cited as the “Expanding Physician Access Act.” (A) Purpose. This Act removes barriers that prevent high-quality, internationally-licensed physicians from filling…
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Resolution Reaffirming Support for the U.S. State-Based System of Title Insurance Regulation in Response to Growing Federal Encroachment
WHEREAS, the U.S. state-based system of insurance regulation has effectively protected consumers and helped create the largest, most competitive and innovative insurance market in the world; and WHEREAS, Congress has…
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Act to Adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Anti-Semitism
Be it enacted by this legislative chamber: That this state adopts the non-legally binding Working Definition of Anti-Semitism adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) on May 26, 2016,…
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An Act to Identify and Report Certain Foreign-Related Transactions to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THIS STATE: REPORTING NON-NOTIFIED FOREIGN TRANSACTIONS. (a) In this section, “non-notified transactions” means foreign investments in the United States that are…